Lessons From An Entrepreneur
Lessons from an entrepreneur We have made it through the first quarter of 2021, and as April ushers in the second quarter of the year, I find it to be the best time to reflect and set intentions for the next three months. The first book I share, I hope will assist you in reflecting […]
Rental Housing Tribunal Complaints
The Rental Housing Tribunal When a party to an agreement (either verbal or written) breaks the lease agreement or a lease term appears to be unjust, the innocent party can approach the Rental Housing Tribunal to lodge a complaint of an unfair practice. Each province has a Tribunal established under the Rental Housing Act 50 […]
The importance of Non-Disclosure Agreements
Non-disclosure in general A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a legal document that protects parties’ confidential information. An NDA is an agreement by two or more organisations’ not to give information to others (including third parties) about formal discussions they are having or plans they are making together. It can also be incorporated into agreements where […]
Lean In – Review by Nthabiseng Motsie
“Internal obstacles are rarely discussed and often underplayed. Throughout my life, I was told over and over about inequalities in the workplace and how hard it would be to have a career and a family. I rarely heard anything, however, about the ways I might hold myself back. These internal obstacles deserve a lot more […]
A Day in the Life of a Candidate Attorney
When I began my articles of clerkship in January 2020, to say I was on an emotional roller-coaster does not quite capture the wide spectrum of anxiety, excitement, confusion, and plain old fear that I experienced. I was wide-eyed, fresh out of University where I had just completed a highly demanding degree and I had […]
RETRENCHMENTS DURING COVID-19
During these unprecedented times, businesses are struggling to cope with the financial aspects of running a business, and both employers and employees are suffering. One of the major issues that businesses are faced with is whether to retrench employees in order to re-build their business. Avoiding retrenchment Where employers’ businesses are likely to be severely […]
WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY – PART 1
The thought and talk of death can be very uncomfortable and this can discourage most people from taking the important step of drafting a Will, but having a Will is not only the responsible thing to do but it can be one of the most important decisions you take in your life – for yourself […]
The Power of Saying No
We are in a constant search of mentorship, we are constantly looking for inspiration, new goals and creative ways to achieve what we desire. Why is it that others seem to have the key solution to solving the day to day problems that we face? Why does it always seem easier for others? What do […]
The Coronavirus and your employees
Coronavirus in South Africa The first confirmed case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) was confirmed in South Africa on 5 March 2020. As of the 6 March 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), the coronavirus had approximately: At least 93,000 reported cases globally; and At least 3,100 reported deaths globally. The symptoms Common signs […]
The Upside to a Downside
We are currently experiencing something that will at some point be a history lesson in schools. Our daily life has shifted from the routine of a busy bee to the routine of a child that was grounded because he got a bad grade. We’re staying in, we’re working from home, we’re listening to lectures and […]